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Is my passport valid for South Africa?

Q: Is my UK passport valid for South Africa?

To enter South Africa, a British citizen's passport must be valid for at least 30 days after you leave South Africa. Your passport must have an expiry date at least 30 days after the date you leave South Africa and have at least 2 blank pages.

Check if your UK passport is valid for South Africa — and for getting back into the UK.

Is my UK passport valid for South Africa?

To enter South Africa, your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after you leave South Africa.

Your passport must have an expiry date at least 30 days after the date you leave South Africa and have at least 2 blank pages.

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